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280zx - LS1 Engine Swap

Has anyone taken on this engine swap? I am about to begin and would appreciate any input.

Thanks

ckrause333

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Originally Posted by ckrause333 (Post 296791)

Has anyone taken on this engine swap? I am about to begin and would appreciate any input.

Thanks

ckrause333

Might want to try Hybridz.org. There are not that many people on here that bastardize their Z's with V-8's. ;)

:D

https://www.zdriver.com/forums/280zx-brakes-wheels-suspension-chassis-81/81-280zx-improvement-s-29527/

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Originally Posted by NismoPick (Post 269578)

Oh man, I'm only going to say this once on this thread...

Shoving a V8 in a 280zx really takes more planning and engineering than you think (to make it work right). The 280zx has a close to perfect 50/50 weight distribution. If you shove in a heavier motor farther back on the front cross member, you throw off the balance, and have to over-compensate in other areas to fix it. IMO it's not worth it at all to use any other motor than an inline 6 in the S130. If you are dying for a V8Z, get an S30 (240z-280z).

And I'm done. :D

But... if you have tons of $$$ just burning a hole in your pocket, and you can't find anything else more worth while to spend it on, I say do it.

actually the LS 1 motor is lighter , all alum. had to lower my car , 1.5 front and 1 in. rear , after my swap to bring it back to its original height .